Different Rangers rules apply as Hotline bad decision bus pulls into domestic arrivals from Champions League stop off

Not even a month into the new season and VAR has the Hotline sizzling already.

After a getting the thin end of the Champions League stick in midweek, Rangers were at the centre of a protocol palaver in the Premier Sports Cup against St Johnstone. Cyriel Dessers' goal was chalked off then awarded after a VAR check, with Saints fuming, claiming that ref Matthew MacDermid had already blown for a foul before the Gers No.9 found the back the net.

Gordon Ashley, Ayr, said: "Can anyone tell me why we are seeing totally different rules applied for Rangers to the rest of the clubs? I can remember at least five occasions last season where a foul was blown for on the build up to a goal which was later proved not to be a foul but the free kick was given. Why are Rangers being given special dispensation that the whistle won’t be blown until after the move is finished?"

Neil H emailed: "So that’s three domestic games this season for them. Clear handball from Barron against Hearts, no penalty. On the ropes at the end of the Motherwell game = just two minutes injury time Blatant cheating by VAR to allow a goal against St Johnstone.

"Someone seriously needs to address this. Every game so far they have massively benefited from corrupt officials, it’s ruining the game here. You will NEVER see them getting a decision against them here like the one in the Kyiv game, it simply doesn’t happen. Why is that?"

After the outrage at Jefte's Champions League red card, Charles Maxwell was surprised to see another shocker so soon.He said: "We'll it turns out those 'worst decision in 30 years' are like buses. You wait 30 years for one then two come along in the same week."

Across the city of Glasgow things are looking good, although the prospect of